An aged rabbi, crazed with liberalism, once said to me, We Jews are just ordinary human beings. Only a bit more so! Lionel Blue agebeingbite Change image and share on social
I feel that the Christian experience and the Jewish one have much to give each other. If this open society continues and there is no return to political anti-Semitism, then this encounter, deeper than any theology, may happen. Lionel Blue antichristiancontinue share on social
It was admitted by the early rabbis that the sectarians could be as full of good works as eggs were full of meat. Lionel Blue admitearlyegg Change image and share on social
For some years I deserted religion in favour of Marxism. The republic of goodness seemed more attainable than the Kingdom of God. Lionel Blue attainabledesertfavour Change image and share on social
Praying privately in churches, I began to discover that heaven was my true home and also that it was here and now, woven into this life. Lionel Blue beginchurchdiscover Change image and share on social
I have ended as a Reform Rabbi, grateful to Christianity for so many good things. Lionel Blue christianityendgood Change image and share on social
I didn't want to be on the losing side. I was fed up with Jewish weakness, timidity and fear. I didn't want any more Jewish sentimentality and Jewish suffering. I was sickened by our sad songs. Lionel Blue fearfeedjewish Change image and share on social
On the way to work good-hearted young girls sometimes offer me their seats, which I accept and bless them in return, a transaction satisfying to all concerned. Lionel Blue acceptblessconcern Change image and share on social
